It took a series of ingenious experiments in the 20th century to uncover some of our biggest cognitive biases.
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Its implications go well beyond the Earth itself, affecting even the future of space travel.
JWST has puzzled astronomers by revealing large, bright, massive early galaxies. But the littlest ones pack the greatest cosmic punch.
Don’t worry that your dog’s world is visually drab.
While the steep rise of inequality in the United States is well-known, long-run data on the incomes of the richest shows countries have followed a variety of trajectories.
Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.
With advanced laser technology and an appropriate sail, we could accelerate objects to ~20% the speed of light. But would they survive?
The airships have a range of 4,000 nautical miles, can fly for five days, and can cruise as high as 20,000 feet at 80 mph. They take to the skies over Spain in 2026.
Economist Tyler Cowen explains why intelligence is overrated. Here’s what to look for instead.
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Japanese thought can’t be easily characterized by just a few books — but this essential guide is a great place to start.
NASA’s Juno mission, in orbit around Jupiter, occasionally flies past its innermost large moon: Io. The volcanic activity is unbelievable.
There is currently no easy way to treat high Lp(a). A single shot could change that.
Each time you fold a piece of paper, you double the paper’s thickness. It doesn’t take all that long to even reach the Moon.
To see a true cross-section of American society, head to Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, IHOP, Chili’s, and Olive Garden.
Former Yale professor Dr. Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life.
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Geniuses and prodigies are captivating. But generalists rule the world.
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Life arose on Earth very early on. After a few billion years, here we are: intelligent and technologically advanced. Where’s everyone else?
The center of the galaxy doesn’t just host stars and a black hole, but an enormous set of rich gassy and dusty features. Find out more!
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If you want to escape the negativity, head to Kazakhstan.
Scientists can make substantial progress without fully understanding exactly what they’re doing.
This is a perversion of justice.
Morning, afternoon, or night: When is the best time to exercise? Scientists have extensively studied this question. Here’s what they found.
The vaccine provided protection for mouse and ferret models.
Besides offering an incredibly cool way to get stuff into space, SpinLaunch promises to reduce the cost of a launch by 20-fold.
The “Ring Nebula,” known for almost 250 years, is so much more than a Ring. With JWST’s capabilities, we’re seeing more than ever before.
Six authors, six monumental legacies, and a unique thread connecting them: a solitary novel that shines brightly.
A 19th-century surveying mistake kept lumberjacks away from what is now Minnesota’s largest patch of old-growth trees.
A cure may be on the horizon.
Take a closer look at the different types of reasoning you use every day.